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Position: Registered Nurse - Crisis Stabilization Unit
Location: Gainesville, FL
Salary: $101,359.44/year | Exempt

Why Meridian?

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted leader in mental health and substance use treatment across North Central Florida. Guided by our values-Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.)-we are dedicated to transforming lives and uplifting communities.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in our Crisis Stabilization Unit, you will provide critical, compassionate care to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises. This role is essential in delivering timely assessments, coordinated treatment, and recovery-focused support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric, substance use, and medical assessments
• Provide medication management and ongoing patient care
• Utilize telehealth to support access to care when appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain compliance with Florida nursing regulations and ARNP protocols
• Promote infection control and patient safety standards
• Meet department productivity standards

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active Florida RN license required
• 3-5 years of nursing experience with management responsibilities (acute care preferred)
• Strong clinical, communication, and computer skills
• Must pass pre-employment assessments (minimum 16 WPM typing and 65% general assessment score)

Driver Requirements:

• Valid Florida driver's license with acceptable driving record
  • No more than 3 moving violations/accidents in 3 years
  • No major violations in 5 years

What You'll Love About Meridian

Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (up to 60% eligibility)
 Comprehensive benefits + generous PTO
 403(b) retirement plan with company match
 Career growth, tuition reimbursement & loan forgiveness eligibility
 Supportive, mission-driven culture

Make an Impact

Join a team committed to bringing hope, healing, and recovery to those who need it most.

Apply today to start your Meridian career.

For information on Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.